• Basic Woods

    Basic Woods Technology

    Basic Woods is a course in which students will build a project or projects in the woods lab using various hand tools, and power tools. Students will receive instruction in the following areas:

    • general safety
    • safe tool usage and care (hand and power tools)
    • furniture design
    • materials used in furniture construction
    • types of furniture construction
    • wood joints
    • Finishing materials and procedures
    • Designing and planning a project
    • quality craftsmanship and pride in work
    • safe work habits
    • Working cooperatively with others

      Students will be evaluated using the following criteria:

      Summative grades (60%)

      • Performance: Comes to class mentally and physically prepared, works cooperatively with others, maintains time on task, attitude and safe work habits.
    • Projects: All assignments will be evaluated to determine the level of comprehension and quality of workmanship.
    • Tests: Written tests are to evaluate knowledge prior to skill development.

      Formative grades (40%)

      • Reading Assignment: Daily activity
      • Lab maintenance:Daily keeping of lab
    • Quizzes
    • Class assignments

      Make-up work: It is the responsibility of students to provide excused absences through the attendance office for days missed according to school policy. Any absence not excused will result in a”0” for all work missed.

      Class Supplies: Students are required to bring a notebook, pencil, binder, ink pen (blue or black) and one pair of ANSI approved safety glasses to class daily.

      All projects made in the learning process are the property of the students. The school will provide some expendables (nails, glue, screws, stain, varnish, sandpaper, dowels, etc.) for the student to construct the project. The student will be charged for whatever wood he/she consumes in the making of a project. A lab fee of $10.00 is due by the beginning of the term. This money will allow the materials to be ordered ahead of time so projects can be started in a timely manner. Be aware that this is the minimum fee and most students will choose to build projects that cost much more. Any wood consumed in excess of this fee is the responsibility of the student.   We welcome your questions and concerns and can be reached 764-9946 by email cperrier@stcharles.k12.la.us.

      Craig Perrier

      Technology Education Instructor

  • Basic Woods

    BasicWoods Technology

    Advanced Woods Technology is a course in which students will build projects in the wood lab using hand tools, power hand tools and stationary machines.   Students will receive instruction in the following areas:

    • General safety
    • Safe use of tools and equipment
    • Furniture design and construction characteristics
    • Materials used in furniture construction
    • Wood Joinery
    • Different types of fasteners and adhesives
    • Finishing materials and procedures
    • Project planning
    • Quality workmanship and pride in work
    • Working cooperatively with others

      Students will be evaluated using the following criteria:

      Summative grades (60%)

      • Performance: Comes to class mentally and physically prepared, works cooperatively with others, maintains time on task, attitude and safe work habits.
      • Projects: All assignments will be evaluated to determine the level of comprehension and quality of workmanship
      • Tests: Written test are to evaluate knowledge prior to skill development.

      Formative grades (40%)

      • Reading Assignment: Daily activity
      • Lab maintenance: Daily up keep of lab
      • Quizzes
      • Class assignments

      Make-up work: It is the responsibility of students to provide excused absences through the attendance office for days missed according to school policy. Any absence no excused will result in a”0” for all work missed.

      Class Supplies: Students are required to bring a notebook, pencil, binder, ink pen (blue or black) and one pair of ANSI approve safety glasses to class daily.

      All projects made in the learning process are the property of the students. The school will provide some expendables (nails, glue, screws, stain, varnish, sandpaper, dowels, etc.) for the student to construct the project. The student will be charged for whatever wood he/she consumes in the making of a project. A lab fee of $10.00 is due by the beginning of the term. This money will allow the materials to be ordered ahead of time so projects can be started in a timely manner. Be aware that this is a minimum fee and most students will choose to build projects that cost much more. Any wood consumed in excess of this fee is the responsibility of the student.   We welcome your questions and concerns and can be reached a 764-9946 for email at cperrier@stcharles.k12.la.us.

      Craig Perrier

      Technology Education Instructor

  • Carpentry

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    Carpentry

    The Carpentry course will prepare students to construct wood structures for residential and nonresidential use. The student will learn the safe use of tools, construction site layout, blueprint reading, layout and cutting of framing members, estimating materials and finishing interior and exterior. The National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will be followed. The following is an outline of the course of study:

    NCCER Core Curriculum

    • Basic Safety
    • Intro to Construction Math
    • Intro to Hand Tools
    • Intro to Blueprints
    • Basic Rigging
    • Basic Communication Skills
    • Basic Employability Skills

    NCCER Carpentry Level One

    • Orientation to Trade
    • Wood Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives
    • Hand and Power Tools
    • Floor Systems
    • Wall and Ceiling Framing
    • Roof Framing
    • Windows and Exterior Doors

    Students will be evaluated using the following criteria:

    Summative (60%)

    • Performance: Comes to class mentally and physically prepared, works cooperatively with others, maintains time on task, cleans the lab, attitude and safe work habits
    • Projects:   All assignments will be evaluated to determine the level of comprehension and quality of workmanship.
    • Tests: Written tests are to evaluate knowledge prior to skill development.

    Formative Grades (40%)

        QuizesReading assignment: daily activityLab maintenance

    Craig Perrier Jr.

    Technology Education Instructor

    Destrehan High School